What is a crudités board?

Crudités (pronounced kroo-dee-TAY) is the French term for raw vegetables. So essentially it's just a raw vegetable platter!

Can I make a crudités platter ahead of time?

While you can prep and cut some of the veggies ahead of time, I recommend arranging the board only an hour or two before serving. This keeps the vegetables crisp and fresh.

How many vegetables should I choose for my crudités platter?

For 8-12 guests, I generally choose at least 6-8 types of vegetables. For a smaller crowd, 4-5 vegetables will be enough.

What vegetables should I use for my crudités board?

Use whatever is in season and looks the freshest at your grocery store! Aim for a mix of colors and textures to make your board visually appealing.

Easy Crudités Board - Whisked Away Kitchen

Ingredients

Mini cucumbers, cut into rounds or sliced lengthwise
Mini sweet peppers, cut in half
Carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
Snap peas
Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Radishes, cut into rounds or wedges
2–3 dips (hummus, spinach dip, tzatziki, sour cream-based dip, etc.)

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Instructions

Transfer the dips to small ramekins or bowls and evenly space out on your board or platter.
Arrange the vegetables on the board starting from largest to smallest. The smallest vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes and radishes, can be used to fill in any gaps.

Notes

Choosing vegetables: Choose what’s in season and consider color and texture. You want a variety of colors and textures on your board. Some more vegetable ideas include: broccoli, cauliflower, endive, celery and bell peppers.

Make ahead and storage: You can prep and cut up the vegetables for this crudités board a day in advance. I recommend putting together the board only up to 4 hours in advance so the vegetables retain their crispness.